Mike Bickle is a well-known Christian pastor, author, and speaker who has been a significant voice in the global church for over four decades. As the founder and senior pastor of Heart of DeLion Ministries (now known as Gateway Church) in Fort Worth, Texas, Mike has been passionate about helping people develop a deep, intimate relationship with God.
The organization expanded into a massive global movement, maintaining non-stop worship and prayer for over 25 years. It eventually included the International House of Prayer University (IHOPU), a music label, and various missions programs. mike bickle
On May 7, 1999, Bickle founded IHOPKC in a small building in Kansas City, Missouri. Mike Bickle is a well-known Christian pastor, author,
Mike Bickle's ministry journey began in the 1970s, during which he witnessed a significant move of God in the Jesus Movement. This experience sparked a lifelong passion for revival and a deep desire to see people encounter God in a personal way. Throughout his ministry, Mike has been driven by a vision to see a generation of believers equipped to live in a lifestyle of intimacy with God. It eventually included the International House of Prayer
Mike Bickle is a well-known American pastor, author, and speaker, best recognized as the founder and senior pastor of Heart of the City Church in Houston, Texas. He is also the president of the International Association of Sages, a ministry that aims to equip and empower leaders in the body of Christ.
Bickle first gained national attention in the 1980s as part of the "Kansas City Prophets," a group focused on a recovery of apostolic leadership and supernatural prophecy.

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